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The restoration of Papal Authority, 1553–1558 (A-level only) key terms
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The restoration of Papal Authority, 1553–1558 (A-level only)
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Papal Authority
The recognition of the Pope's authority over the Church and its practices.
Protestant Reformation
A religious movement in the 16th century that led to the establishment of Protestant churches and the decline of Papal authority.
Papal Authority
The authority of the Pope as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, which Mary I sought to restore in England.
Heresy
Beliefs or practices that deviate from established religious doctrine, particularly in the context of the Catholic Church's view on Protestantism during Mary I's reign.
Marian Persecutions
The systematic persecution of Protestants during the reign of Mary I, characterized by executions and imprisonment aimed at restoring Catholicism.
Cardinal Reginald Pole
A prominent Catholic leader and Archbishop of Canterbury during Mary I's reign, instrumental in the efforts to reform and restore Catholic practices in England.
Papal Legate
A representative of the Pope, often sent to oversee religious matters in a specific region.
Wyatt's Rebellion
A 1554 uprising led by Sir Thomas Wyatt against Mary I's proposed marriage to Philip II of Spain.
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